So I'm not new to FFXI as I have PLD and NIN both at 75, and most other jobs 50+. But I'm trying out my SAM again after a long break and was curious what the formulas people are (like fSTR) referencing are and how they play into gear.

Can someone explain what they are and what significance they have?

Also, I'm currently level 45 and this is the gear I have - is there anything obvious I should replace or get soon?

The examples listed seem to go down as level increases, is that expected? And the highest WSC you can get is 1.0 effectively? Clearly the calculations change depending on what you're fighting, so I guess I'm a little fuzzy on how to use this to know what gear to choose or when to load out STR (or other attr).

Also - is there a known-good food for this level? My ACC is alright, so I've just been using Mithkabobs/Chiefkabobs so far.

Last question: What is a "5 hit build" etc with regards to Store TP? Does that refer to gaining 100% TP in 5 hits? Is that the new favorite type of loadout?

Has anyone made a web tool for these calculations yet? IE: you punch in your stats, and it gives tips/data on what you should/could do?

people make calculators for situations, but things change soo much depending on what you're fighting that they're not all that useful.

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Last question: What is a "5 hit build" etc with regards to Store TP? Does that refer to gaining 100% TP in 5 hits? Is that the new favorite type of loadout?

It's WS+4 melee hits until next WS. The only reason to have a 5-hit build instead of a 6-hit currently is because you have a COR using SAM roll or are using a 480+ delay weapon. Otherwise you have to give up too many other stats for sTP and end up hurting yourself overall. You don't really need to worry about X-hit builds are the point in the game you're at, it's generally better to use +dmg stats over sTP until 72+.